Zone 6: Helicopter Operations

What the zone allows

Homes allowed

One single family dwelling; the helicopter operation may also house the owner-operator's family or up to 5 people working with it

Main uses

Helicopter operations, a house, accessory uses

Smallest lot for a subdivision

None set

Lot coverage

No maximum stated

Height limit

No maximum stated

Setbacks

None set, except from the Trans-Canada Highway (s. 4.01)

Short-term rental isn't a listed use in this zone (a home occupation can include boarding or a bed and breakfast): ask the CSRD before renting short term.

Inside the ALR, the Agricultural Land Commission Act, its regulations and the Commission's orders win where this bylaw conflicts with them (s. 3.04A).

No main front wall closer than 7.5 m to the Trans-Canada Highway without the Ministry of Transportation and Transit's consent (s. 4.01).

The whole planning area is a development area (s. 3.01A): the CSRD board can require a development permit setting siting, parking, landscaping, servicing, signs and the finish of non-residential buildings (Division 2). Ask the CSRD whether your project needs one.

This bylaw began as provincial regulations in 1961; outside Zone 9 it sets no lot sizes, heights, coverage or side setbacks (Bylaw No. 168 deleted its minimum parcel sizes in 1978). Other rules (subdivision approval, septic, building permits) still apply.

Site-specific exceptions listed in the bylaw by legal description can add or change uses for one property, and development permit areas, the ALR and building rules apply on top. Confirm with the CSRD's planning department before you buy or build.

Source: Highway Planning Area No. 1 Zoning Regulations, Bylaw No. 168 (summarised in our words); zone map: Open Government Licence – Columbia Shuswap Regional District.